following the first detection of the illegal substance CanKet, a ketamine-like drug being mixed with methamphetamine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvonne Tunney says it traditionally brings enormous economic benefit to the region, despite numbers being down this year…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP Candidate for Traeger expresses Mount Isa Rodeo concerns

Despite Outback tourism event numbers being down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business travel is up in Mount Isa

New drug alert warning issued in Queensland

according to the Mining and Energy union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transitioning workers from mineral deposit mines to coal mines can be done

The former Police Union boss Ian Leavers took on the role in August following calls to crack down on crime on Queensland's boarders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa 'top priority' for Queensland's new Cross-Boarder Commissioner

Also - Qantas signs decade deal with Mount Isa airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police still investigating the cause of industrial fire at Healy

Meantime, from October Qantas will replace its aging 737’s servicing Mount Isa with new, smaller and more-eco friendly aircrafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas signs 10 year deal with Mount Isa Airport

Three teens have been charged with lighting a deliberate motor vehicle fire...while a 42-year-old man from the Northern Territory was charged with deliberately lighting a vegetation fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 charged over separate fires across Mount Isa

Also - workers needed for pipeline projects at QLD mines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up tp 40% of QLD employers don't offer salary sacrificing

Filling those jobs isn't easy though..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD mining sector needs more workers for pipeline projects

Plus, locals can learn how to respond in an emergency at a free training program this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MOB Academy is not ruling out expanding into the North West

Plus, the Queensland Resources Council says the coal royalties legislation passed last week will hurt the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mount Isa Rodeo's not going anywhere according to our local MP

Plus, a massive blaze at an industrial property in Healy destroyed more than 40 vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$20M's been announced to help Mount Isa's economic transition away from copper

Plus, will the LNP join the Premier in supporting efforts to secure a buyer for the copper site at Mount Isa Mines?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency crews fight massive blaze in Healy

Plus, nominations are now open for NQ's Sportstar Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We need more funding towards community hubs for veterans

Plus, the Greens have plans to create a state-owned mine in the North-West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iconic Mount Isa Rodeo may be scrapped next year

Plus, now's the time to watch out for snakes amid a spike in recent sightings in Mount Isa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

200 delegates are gathering for the Meeting of the Mines today

Plus, the State Gov has launched a new campaign to tackle abuse at schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One expert says funding waste is the biggest issue when it comes to schools

Plus, two-thirds of Queenslanders are struggling with cost of living according to QCOSS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cloncurry's Meeting of the Mines will get underway tomorrow

Plus, a 42-year-old man's been charged following a grass fire west of Cloncurry earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa a "tinderbox" ahead of fire season

It comes after five teens allegedly stole six vehicles from Mount Isa yesterday morning, ending in a police chopper and dog squad being deployed to catch the perps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K-A-P makes urgent call for relocation sentencing policy

And online child exploitation is increasing across Queensland with specialist police saying everyday there is a new challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stats are in from Police crime crackdown in Isa

And a Mount Isa local says the new Country University Centre is making studying in the region easier than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katter Australia Party takes on croc crisis

And 9 in 10 young Queenslanders are struggling with their mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor at wits' end over crime following MacRae News ram-raid

And 230 workers at an outback mine are being assured they won't be left in limbo as it goes into receivership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katter calls for corporal punishment in classrooms

And two months on from Orange Sky permanently bringing it's bright orange van to Mount Isa and the charity says it's expanding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Katter calls for Government action on Cloncurry roads

And the city's water mains are getting a multi-million dollar makeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange Sky expanding Mt Isa services

And the Cancer Council is urging us to use sunscreen as our last defence against harmful UV's -- reassuring us it is safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research hones in on why we feel the need to speed

And some of our small businesses could soon be rent free thanks to a new initiative that will see Council team up with local property owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commerce North West weighs in on Mayor's prison idea

An idea to build a jail in the North West has been shot down by the Premier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier shut downs Mt Isa jail

A Queensland nursing body isn't buying the Health Minister's promise to make it easier for existing nurses to join our workforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses weigh in on Health Minister's promise

Police are only halfway through Operation Whiskey Legion in Mount Isa and already 40 people have been charged with 80 offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police crackdown on crime in Isa

Plus, Mount Isa Wildlife Rescue have had a busy season and need more volunteers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa Mayor wants a correctional facility for the North West

Plus, 49 Queenslanders are now in action in Paris for the Summer Paralympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 60 years in Mount Isa

And a Queensland mine is able to resume operations, following two worker deaths in just three weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massive drop in thefts at Isa caravan sites

And Doctors are warning that a syphilis outbreak, that began in North-West Queensland, is now claiming the lives of unborn babies across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP Robbie Katter reignites QLD separate state debate

Queensland researchers have been testing the effectiveness of a new COVID vaccine., administered via your nose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP's 'interesting tactic' in seat of Traeger

And more than 40 extra police officers have been deployed to Mount Isa support local staff and increase public visibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why we're giving blooms for blokes this QLD Road Safety Week

And Heart of Australia has been given a $45-million-dollar birthday present to increase rural and remote healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra police deployed to Mount Isa to reduce crime

Fresh calls for the government to look into improving Telecommunications for people in rural and regional areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telecommunication issues plague regions

Don't be afraid to fly REX -- that's the message from the Mt Isa Mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor backs REX flights

An early start to spring has prompted an influx of calls to relocate snakes across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snake seasons starts early

The state government has surprised Crimestoppers Queensland by committing to funding the organisation indefinitely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government's surprise Crimestoppers funding

Final touches are being put on Mt Isa's Country Universities Centre before orientation begins next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education opportunity to foster Mt Isa talent

Spring seems to have come early in Mount Isa with high temps bringing the risk of fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot temps spark fire danger

The North West Chamber's president says despite a tough few years it's not all doom and gloom with new businesses opening their doors in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New businesses give confidence in Mt Isa

Spring brings hot temps and fire danger

Queenslanders have lost more than 21-million-dollars to scams, this year alone.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scams hit our back pocket

A proposed law---which would allow Queenslanders to use whatever force they like against a home intruder--- has faced it's first Parliamentary committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight shines on Katter's Castle Law

Robbie Katter is disappointed by a decision not to debate a bill that his party claims will give basic rights to children born after abortions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor explains rate increase

North West Queensland councils will be taking notes from Mount Isa at this year's Meeting of the Mines.    Photo creator: Maksim SafaniukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa Council heads to Meeting of the Mines

A new report has confirmed what we've long thought.... both kids and parents are anxious when it comes to dealing with social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report confirms social media anxiety

Peta Macrae says she's looking to put our region on show at the National Bush Summit this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isa Mayor to  offer solutions to QLD's assest shortage

And authorities are investigating a number of suspicious fires that have recently been ignited on the Flinders Highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 y.o and 22 y.o arrested over car damage in Mount Isa

Plus, Telstra and Optus announce they’ll be delaying the 3G shutdown until the end of October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities investigating suspicious fires on Flinders Hwy

A Pioneer man has been charged following an investigation into a fatal traffic crash in June.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49yo due in court facing charges relating to deadly June crash

Plus, a 49-year-old man has been charged two months on from a fatal Mount Isa crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union says 1,000 Rex employees remain in career limbo

An alleged speeding drink driver has handed himself into Mount Isa Police, over a crash that killed a motorbike rider in June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49yo charged two months on from deadly Mount Isa crash

Police are investigating a blaze at a Mount Isa tobacconist this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating fire at Mount Isa tobacconist

And there's calls for a Royal Commission into mental health, following three police shootings in Queensland within a week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa Rodeo didn't generate it's usual 'buzz' this year

And Commerce North West has revealed the Mount Isa Rodeo hasn't been as big of a success as previous years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police release Mount Isa Rodeo wrap

Plus, decreasing state forests will lead to more timber imports from developing countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers urged to check their devices BEFORE the 3G switch off

Plus, a couple of locals believe combating Chronic Kidney Disease in the north west is vitally important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans will be remembered at the 2024 Mount Isa Veterans Day

Plus, do hydroelectric power stations offer more control over energy production than wind or solar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa is one of the only Qld regions with a healthy rental market

Plus, the NZ Indigenous Rodeo Team claimed victory at the Trans-Tasman Indigenous Rodeo Challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition Leader is in Mount Isa today

Plus, charity Orange Sky wants to bring more support to Mount Isa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glencore hits back over speculations on the ongoing viability of their copper mines

Plus, bush services will continue in the wake of Rex Airlines collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gates have opened for the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo today!

Plus, Revolver Resources is looking for copper in Project Osprey exploration sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP wants Glencore to open their copper mine to junior miners

Plus, more Gov funding allocated to fix Boodjamulla National Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premier has promised to address public transport in Mount Isa

Also - calls for more organ donors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy farmers concerned over Coles price cut on cheese

Also - supermarket price wars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over rising road toll deaths

Mayor Greg Campbell says there's around 50 thousand megalitres of water in the lake, with part of the supply unutilised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cloncurry Council hoping to utilise uncaptured water from Lake Julius

Cloncurry Council have installed a network of CCTV cameras, telemetry, and an early warning system to enhance flood resilience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New flood warning system installed for Cloncurry

The loss of another regional airline would be another blow-- according to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX airlines key player in outback tourism

And the loss of another regional airline would be another blow-- according to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. Picture: PxHereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High-level roundtable held in Mount Isa to discuss water woes

Also - Locally produced spirits may not exist by our 2032 Olympics if tax increases continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister dodges questions relating to Callide power station explosion

Also - Cloncurry council reassess landfill fire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgForce putting pressure on Federal Government to protect Great Artesian Basin

Plus, Qld's ramping crisis means the chances of surviving a heart attack have plummeted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 14 people are long-term missing persons in the North West

Plus, telecom giants say they won't delay the 3G shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa will host the NQ Sportstar Awards for the first time

Plus, home ownership levels in the North West are among the lowest in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Mount Isa cyclists are riding 374kms to raise money for sick kids

Plus, Police have identified Mount Isa as needing a greater police presence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa Rodeo expects at least 25,000 attendees when it kicks off

Plus, DV breaches are the most commonly committed crimes in Mount Isa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local hospitality venues were among the hardest hit during CrowdStrike

Plus, a $5M NDIS funding boost will help people in rural communities like Mount Isa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby league participation numbers are going up in Mount Isa

Plus, the Premier’s announced the first of the Government's intensive On Country programs will begin within weeks, in Mount Isa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dept responds to treatment of kids in adult watch houses concerns

The Premier’s announced the first of the Government's intensive programs will begin within weeks, in Mount Isa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP not convinced Qld Governments On Country trials will work

Plus, the first-ever Trans-Tasman Rodeo Challenge in the North West is drawing closer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Isa residents should prepare for more IT outages like Crowdstrike

And MP Bob Katter says last week's global IT outage is a wake-up call to the risks of a cashless society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 y.o man charged with historical sex offences in North West QLD

And QLD Government and Council at loggerheads over water assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court today for man charged with arson of Mount Isa business

Plus, Steven Miles is labelled the most unpopular Queensland Premier, in more than a decade.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld Government respond to Flinders Hwy Parliament petition

Taskforce Guardian operated in Mount Isa between July 5 and 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 young people charged as Taskforce Guardian wraps up in Mount Isa

Robbie Katter is championing a petition to Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP launches Qld Parliament petition calling for urgent Flinders Hwy upgrades

And the over-regulation of independent midwives is causing an uptake in medically unassisted free-births according to one home-birth advocate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A slice of Mount Isa history is going under the hammer

And QLD has so far avoided a single case of bird flu, amid a global outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free mobile laundry service permanently available in Mount Isa following trial

And the 2024 Explore Your Future in Isa expo is almost here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD charity starts first free supermarket

And it's been a chilly start across Queensland as we enter the second day of three day cold blast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 Explore Your Future in Isa expo date announced

And National Farm Safety Week is underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifeflight records increase in emergency callouts

And Cardiac-Rheumatic Heart Disease clinical services are being expanded across the North West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man flown to Mount Isa Hospital following concrete truck crash

And two new national parks formally established in Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$13 million dollars in new grants to boost critical mineral processing

And court for two elderly men charged with historic child sex offences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland researchers to examine feral pigs ears

And we hear from RSL Queensland over NSW's ban of Anzac Day trading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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